Getting Started With WordPress

The absolute basics of getting started with WordPress: installing and first steps.

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1. Getting Started with WordPress
2. WordPress .org .com completely flexible/extendible fixed set of features need to purchase hosting free to sign up install/update WordPress yourself WordPress already installed/ updated many free plugins (extensions) some paid upgrades available
3. Installing WordPress locally (on your computer) MAMP XAMPP on host server Manually: ‘Famous 5-minute install’ Automatic installers
4. Username & password Don’t use admin Use a strong password https://strongpasswordgenerator.com/ Use a password manager like LastPass Or password memorising techniques
5. Username & password
6. Security previous slide from Vlad Lasky’s 2012 security presentation See also Wil Brown’s 2014 security presso You should update WordPress & plugins
7. Settings General Tagline Timezone
8. Settings Permalinks Postname (almost always)
9. Avoid spam Discussion settings Turn off comments altogether if not needed Turn off comments after n days Stop Media Comment Spamming Akismet, Anti-spam
10. Support WordPress Codex wordpress.org forums Easy WP Guide
11. Backup Do it! via host or plugin Premium VaultPress BackupBuddy Free Akeeba Backup BackWPUp (+ pro) BackUpWordPress (+) X Cloner
12. Writing Content Don’t miss the Toggle Toolbar button in the visual editor for more formatting options Click Me
13. Image sizes At least as wide as your content (depends on theme) 1000px wide is usually a safe ballpark Optimise images without changing quality using programs like ImageOptim, Smush.it, ImageMagick WordPress also creates multiple image sizes (thumbnail, medium & large) for your use.